The Museum of Flying, located in Santa Monica, California, is a private non-profit aerospace museum dedicated to preserving the rich history of aviation, with a particular emphasis on the contributions of the Douglas Aircraft Company and the Santa Monica Airport.
Museum of Flying
+1 (310) 398-2500
Friday – Sunday 10:00 – 17:00
Admission fee
Gift shop
Aircraft collection
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– N242FE N555BF/555 44 N102PD N919BD/24551 – NC489 NC532N NX39606/139606/ D-606 158195/4 N242SM 23-1232 N5694F NR77V/4 – N5553N NR-7952 N1940S 14 N450SP NL151DP 53-1396 – – – N163G N930LB/EN398/JE-J NC3957 N18613 – 115450123 | Aerojet Acrostar
Bede BD-5J MicroJet Boeing 727- (nose) Boeing Stearman PT-17 Kaydet Cassutt IIIM Racer Cessna 172 Cessna L-19 Bird Dog Convair 240 (nose) Curtiss JN-4 Jenny Curtiss Robin Douglas A-1H Skyraider Douglas A-4 Skyhawk Douglas DC-3 Douglas DWC New Orleans Ercoupe 415C Gee Bee Z Rep Genie MB-1 Howard Aircraft DGA-15P Lockheed 5B Vega (replica) Lockheed C-60A Lodestar Messerschmitt Bf 109E-4 Monnett Monerai Nighthawk Glider North American F-86 Sabre Pegasus Hovercraft Quickie 2 Rutan 27 Vari-Viggen Stolp Starduster Supermarine Spitfire Mk. XIV Waco GXE model 10 Waco Model UEC Wright Flyer (replica) Yalovelov Yak-3UA |
Exhibits and Features:
- Aircraft Collection: The Museum of Flying showcases approximately a dozen aircraft, including a replica Wright Flyer and a Lockheed Vega, both featured in the film “Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian.” Additionally, static models of the North American F-86 Sabre and Douglas A-4 Skyhawk are prominently displayed.
- Interactive Displays: Visitors can explore a partially exterior nose section from a Boeing 727-200, donated by Federal Express after two decades of service. The Museum of Flying also houses a Max Flight FS 3000 simulator, offering 360-degree full-motion experiences with surround sound and HD capabilities.
- Historical Exhibits: The mezzanine level features recreations of the Douglas Aircraft Company Executive Board room and the office of founder Donald W. Douglas, providing insights into the company’s storied past.